Ideal temperature for serving Alvarinho

1) Because temperature matters

Serving an Alvarinho too cold dulls aromas; serving it too warm enhances the alcohol. The balance lies between 8–10°C , where acidity and freshness shine.

2) Different profiles, different temperatures

• Young stainless steel Alvarinho : best at 8ºC , to maintain tension and citrus notes.
• Alvarinho aged in wood or lees : gains complexity at 10–11 ºC , where texture and volume stand out.

3) How to achieve the right temperature

• Home refrigerator: 2–3 hours before serving.
• Ice bucket: 20 min for young wines; 10–15 min for wines with oak.
• Practical tip : remove the bottle 5 minutes before serving to stabilize.

4) Suitable cup

Choose tulip- shaped white wine glasses. They bring out the citrus and mineral aromas typical of the granite terroir of Monção and Melgaço .

5) Tuned harmonies

• At 8ºC : perfect for fresh seafood, sushi, Bulhão Pato style shellfish .
• At 10–11 ºC : goes well with cod à Brás, octopus à lagareiro, seafood rice .

6) Storage

Store bottles in a cool, dark place at 12–14°C, lying down when closed with a cork stopper.